This classic event started when the Tour of Britain started in Worcester in 2007 and we have followed most of the original route but added our own bits to make it even tougher.

The classic Malvern climb followed by Ankerdine still feature but the route then takes in Stanhope Bank before Tenbury Wells and a short excursion into Shropshire before returning to tackle the “killer option” of Wynniattes Way (a 25% monster) but only if you want to!!

Ron was not only a star racing man but grew his business so that it became one of the world's largest import / export businesses of cycling equipment. He also played a major part in the formation of the York Rally. The ride includes some of Ron's favorite roads over the North Yorkshire Moors

Sorry, you've missed this one. But don't worry, we'll be back again next year.

Ride To The Pies CTC Challenge Ride & Sportive, (Blandford, Dorset)

25th/26th February 2012

Following the popular format from last year, the same 2 routes of 57 and 79 miles taking in the beautiful Dorset countryside with a few testing climbs to stretch the early season legs, with 2 feeds and the famous Pies on your return to the Start at the Blandford School, kick off the Series.

"Not only a fantastic cycle trail but a wonderful forest filled with incredible flora and fauna. The trail combines forest roads with two short sections of single track. The trail is suitable for cyclists with basic off-road cycling skills and should take an average of 1 hour to complete."